UK House Price Index For Scotland: June 2025 (Watch/Listen)

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Total transaction volumes and new build volumes available to calculate UK HPI estimates have increased recently. HM Land Registry has processed over 40% of HM Revenue & Customs’ provisional sales estimate for UK HPI’s first estimate in recent months, though transaction volumes for older periods and new build volumes remain lower than historical averages. Users should be aware that revisions may be larger than historically and should note the greater uncertainty around new build prices.

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FPTV (EP 262) LANDLORD COST SAVINGS: Slash Your Buy-to-Let Expenses Today (Watch/Read/Listen)

With mortgage rates at their lowest in years, insurance premiums finally coming down, and new legislation on the horizon, the planets are aligned for a review of your rental property.

It’s your opportunity to slash costs, increase income, and set up your buy-to-let for maximum profitability – not just for now, but for many years to come.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at five key areas where you can get more out of your investment.

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FPTV (EP 261) THE £1,000 UPGRADE: How This Home Seller Got 26x Her Money Back (Watch/Read/Listen)

A 26x return on your money might sound unbelievable, but this is the real-life story of how one seller did it—and how you can apply her winning strategy to your own home.

Alison’s home was valued at £235,000, but she knew her neighbours were selling for closer to £245,000. Determined to close that gap, she decided to invest £1,000 to boost her home’s appeal.

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Fife’s Semi-Detached Houses Rise by 108% in 20 Years (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lsna11k4lNo3dQq1gx5pS?si=1A0xJH27Stu26HMq-3yTqg

Once mocked as middle-of-the-road suburbia, Fife’s semi-detached homes have quietly become one of the strongest performers in the property market.

Looking at Fife house price data has given the humble semi the last laugh, with an astounding average price increase of 108% over the past two decades. This impressive rise in house prices has made the humble semis a wise investment and underscores their enduring appeal in the broader British housing market.

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AUTUMN ADVANTAGES: Five Gold Selling Secrets of the Underrated Season (Watch/Read/Listen)

PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5A1v2Of3sIIrH28zj8wzeb?si=Vy3YA5wqSaKWxfeWTKg48w

Autumn gets a bad rap as a season for selling your home. It’s always pushed back behind the blossom of spring, the sunshine of summer, and the festive magic of winter.

But Autumn is what you might call the hidden gem of seasons to sell. There’s still plenty of activity from Fife buyers, the leaves are turning into a bold and beautiful display of colour, and there are no stressful deadlines like Christmas and school years to meet. Instead, Autumn can be the most relaxed season for starting and planning a move.

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